Independent bookstore in Austin
BookPeople
Austin’s landmark independent bookstore, with two floors of new books, extensive children’s and young-adult sections, staff recommendations, a café, and a major events calendar.
About BookPeople
BookPeople has served Austin since 1970 and is one of the largest independent bookstores in Texas. Readers can browse a deep general-interest selection spanning fiction, romance, fantasy, mystery, cookbooks, current affairs, art, children’s books, and young adult titles. The store also hosts author appearances, storytimes, and numerous book clubs, and accepts online orders.
This profile is part of the Indie BookSellers directory of independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstores. Store inventory changes frequently, so contact the bookseller with a title or ISBN when you are looking for a specific edition.
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